iGaming News & Gambling Industry Updates

Despite its dominant position in Finland’s gambling market, Veikkaus, the state-owned monopoly operator, has faced a significant decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR). Over the past five years, GGR has plummeted by 40%. In its H1 2024 report, Veikkaus attributed this decline to a combination of factors, including the migration of some players to offshore […]

The Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) has launched its first investigation into an offshore casino operator, marking a significant escalation in the country’s crackdown on illegal gambling activities. Over the past year, Japanese law enforcement agencies have become increasingly proactive in their fight against illegal operators, employing aggressive tactics such as arrests and criminal prosecutions. […]

A recent study examined the correlation between news coverage and public interest in gambling in the UAE. By analyzing search volume data from Ahrefs and key news events related to the UAE gaming market, the authors uncovered some intriguing findings. Significant increase in interest: since the initial mention of a potential licensed gambling market in […]

Flutter Entertainment, a leading sports betting and gaming company, experienced a significant boost in its metrics during the 2024 Paris Olympics compared to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences: Betting volume: the total amount of bets placed on the 2024 Paris Olympics was a staggering three times higher than that […]

Kazakh authorities have intensified their efforts to combat illegal gambling activities, resulting in a significant number of website blocks and legal actions. Since the beginning of 2024, authorities have identified evidence of illegal gambling activity on 11,417 websites. Of these, 6,649 sites were blocked, while 1,961 became inaccessible. After thorough investigation, 1,353 sites were found […]

Bet365, a leading bookmaker, has been fined $33,000 by New Jersey regulators for allowing users to place bets on events that had already occurred or were in progress. A spokesman for the regulator stated that these violations had occurred multiple times. For instance, bettors were recently able to bet on a mixed martial arts fight […]

The Chinese Football Association has taken a stern stance against corruption in the sport, imposing lifetime bans on 43 individuals involved in match-fixing and gambling activities. Among those banned are 38 soccer players, including members of the national team, and 5 officials. The investigation into these illicit activities spanned 120 matches involving 42 football clubs, […]

Ten major sweepstakes operators in the United States have announced the formation of the Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA). This new organization aims to represent companies involved in social casinos, sweepstakes, and sweepstakes casinos. The primary goal of the SPGA is to ensure the legitimacy and legality of the sweepstakes gaming vertical. To achieve […]

SOFTSWISS, a leading provider of online casino software, has announced the expansion of its Jackpot Aggregator platform to include crash and live games. This strategic move aims to enhance player engagement and boost revenue for casino operators. The company has reported that the Jackpot Aggregator has had a significant positive impact on project metrics. Within […]

Telegram, the widely used messaging app, is under investigation in India over concerns about the proliferation of gambling advertisements on its platform. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Center has launched an inquiry into the matter, raising red flags about the potential illegality of these ads. According to an official familiar with the investigation, as revealed to […]